Scna software craftsmanship

Does the venue have a dress code? How many years has SCNA been around? With the exception of , we have been hosting SCNA since — this will be our ninth year. Who produces SCNA? The conference is organized by 8th Light, Inc. I'm at the conference, how can I get help? In thinking about my experience as one of the only salespeople at SCNA , I had the amazing fortune to connect with developers and craftsmen from around the world, and, as expected, I came away with a greater technical understanding.

More importantly, though, I found myself transitioning from the role of a passive observer or outsider to a participant actively engaging in exciting conversations in which I made connections between my skills and the practices, priorities, and points of view of software developers.

The conference became less about a chosen career and more about a community of original thinkers inspiring new connections and approaches to a creative life.

I look forward to SCNA , as well as encouraging my sales colleagues to attend. LinkedIn icon. Facebook icon. Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

Sponsors are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. In particular, sponsors should not use sexualized images, activities, or other material. If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the conference organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expelling the offender from the conference with no refund. Audrey Trout presented a very illuminating talk on learning together.

Learning effectively ought to be of prime concern to any project team. Mined Minds revealed yet another take on expanding software skills to a diverse and unlikely community — that of former coal miners.